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South Sudan bishop: Our people ‘on brink of destitution, slowly perishing’
In a March 8 letter, Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala described the desperate situation of his people in South Sudan. Read more
One year after papal visit, South Sudan still plagued by violence
More than a year after Pope Francis visited South Sudan, the country is still plagued with high levels of violent... Read more
‘Fear is driven out by perfect love,’ Vatican secretary of state tells South Sudanese
“Jesus Christ dispelled every lingering doubt and distress,” Cardinal Pietro Parolin said on the last day of his four-day visit... Read more
Vatican secretary of state pledges solidarity with refugees, returnees from Sudan
“We feel very sorry for … what happened to you in Sudan,” the cardinal said, adding: “We can do something... Read more
Vatican official urges South Sudanese to remain committed to peace and reconciliation
“Embrace the spirit of peace and reconciliation in order to build a harmonious society in the country,” said Cardinal Pietro... Read more
Vatican secretary of state to meet refugees from Sudan in four-day visit to South Sudan
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin arrived in South Sudan on Monday, Aug. 14, to meet people fleeing violence... Read more
After Pope Francis’ visit, South Sudan relief charity sees renewed interest and prayers
For workers at a relief agency that has supplied aid to the people of South Sudan for 25 years, the... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘I believe that the pope’s ministry is for life’
Pope Francis addressed once again the question of whether he will resign the papacy in two conversations with Jesuit priests... Read more
Meeting Pope Francis ‘a dream come true’ for South Sudanese youth
“We thought we were just going to go and see the pope. But actually it has turned in to something... Read more
Pope at Mass in South Sudan: In the name of Jesus, lay down the weapons of hatred
Pope Francis urged Christians in the war-torn South Sudan to make a decisive contribution to changing history by refusing to... Read more
Youth walk 9 days and 250 miles across South Sudan to see Pope Francis
The peace pilgrimage, an initiative of the Diocese of Rumbek in central South Sudan, began from Holy Family Cathedral on... Read more
Pope Francis meets with refugees from Congo and South Sudan before flight to Africa
Among the refugees who met with the pope was Bidong, who spent much of his childhood in a refugee camp... Read more
Pope Francis entrusts trip to Congo and South Sudan to Blessed Virgin Mary
The pope departs Rome on Tuesday morning for the capital city of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a... Read more
Pope Francis concerned about deadly clashes in South Sudan
Pope Francis is scheduled to travel to South Sudan’s capital city, Juba, in just under eight weeks. Read more
Pope Francis ‘greatly disappointed’ over missing trip to Africa this week
The pope released a video message in which he urged the Congolese and South Sudanese people to place their hope... Read more
After canceling trip, Pope Francis sending Cardinal Parolin to visit Africa
The pope's trip was canceled because of continued problems with his knee. Read more
Pope Francis’ July trip to Africa postponed for health reasons
The pope was due to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan on July 2-7. Read more
Pope Francis’ DR Congo and South Sudan itinerary unveiled
Pope Francis will visit the African nations on July 2-7. Read more
Pope Francis and Archbishop of Canterbury say South Sudan trip will be a ‘pilgrimage of peace’
"In anticipation of our pilgrimage of peace this coming summer, we look forward to visiting your great country.” Read more
Catholic priest among 4 sentenced in shooting of South Sudan bishop-elect
Father John Mathiang Machol was given a 7-year jail sentence. Read more
